Tween Brands Recalls Children's Metal Jewelry Due to High Levels of Cadmium

Note: The Firm's phone number has been changed.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEJuly 13, 2010Release #10-297

Firm's Recall Hotline: (866) 246-5822

WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed. It is illegal to resell or attempt to resell a recalled consumer product.

Name of Product: Metal Necklaces, Bracelets and Earrings

Units: About 137,000

Importer/Distributor: Tween Brands Inc., of New Albany, Ohio

Hazard: The children's metal jewelry contains high levels of cadmium. Cadmium is toxic if ingested by children and can cause adverse health effects.

Incidents/Injuries: None reported

Description: This recall involves 19 different styles of children's metal necklaces, bracelets and earrings. Styles and shapes of the jewelry include hearts, heart locks, butterflies, cupcakes, peace signs and crowns. Some jewelry contains the words "Best," "Friends" or "Forever" and/or "BFF." Only style numbers listed below are included in this recall. The style number is included on the jewelry's packaging.

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Justice ButterflyEarringsStyle #5837

Justice CupcakeEarrings (White)Style #5469

Justice CupcakeEarrings (Dark Pink)Style #5814

Justice CupcakeEarrings (Light Pink)Style #5758

Justice CupcakeEarrings (Brown)Style #5467

Justice CupcakeEarrings (Light Blue)Style #5759

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Justice "BFF"BraceletStyle #3609

Justice "BFF"BraceletStyle #5778

Justice "BFF"BraceletStyle #5782

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Justice Heart LockNecklaceStyle #6905

Justice CupcakeNecklace (Light Blue)Style #6928

Justice CupcakeNecklace (Royal Blue)Style #6936

Justice Cupcake Necklace (Light Pink)Style #6927

Justice CupcakeNecklace (White)Style #6929

Justice "BFF"NecklaceStyle #6904

Justice CupcakeNecklace (Dark Pink)Style #6937

Justice HeartNecklaceStyle #6907

Justice Peace SignNecklaceStyle #6912

Justice CrownNecklaceStyle #6908

Sold at: Justice and Limited Too stores and online at www.shopjustice.com from November 2008 through February 2010 for between $7 and $16.

Manufactured in: China

Remedy: Consumers should immediately take the recalled jewelry away from children and return it to any Justice or Limited Too store for a full refund.

Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact Tween Brands at (800) 934-4497 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's web site at www.shopjustice.com

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